Wednesday, August 21, 2013

North Macedonia | Kaliopi - "Probudi me"

OLDIE

Kaliopi is undoubtedly the biggest voice from North Macedonia. She's being singing since she was ten, and has even represented her country in the Eurovision Song Contest twice (last time in 2012 with the magnific "Crno i belo"). Here we present you "Probudi me", an in-crescendo pop ballad with touches of Balkan sounds and the distinctive flavour of Kaliopi's voice.

Czech Republic | Irnis - "Nad zemí"

BRAND NEW

Irnis is a band from Valtice, a city in the Czech Republic which is near border of the country with Austria. They are on the road since 2012. Now, they are releasing a new single: "Nad zemí" is a rock song with an incredibly catchy rhythm. Totally captivating and enthusiastic track.

Finland | Jenni Vartiainen - "Junat ja naiset"

BRAND NEW

The Finnish pop diva is back! After the success of her last album, which offered amazing tracks such as "En haluu kuola tänä yönä" or "Missä murusenit on", Jenni Vartiainen is releasing her third album. "Terra" will be released on October 4th, but we can already have a peek of what it will bring thanks to the first single, "Junat ja naiset".

Tuesday, August 20, 2013

United Kingdom | Disclosure - "F for you"

RECENT

Disclosure is a British electronic music duo, formed by the brothers Guy and Howard Lawren – respectively 22 and 19 years old. They are pointed as one of the biggest new potentials in the music scene from the United Kingdom. Their debut album was released in June, and their single "F for you" is a big hit in their land.

Denmark | Fallulah - "Wicked game"

BRAND NEW

We have all been captivated by 1989 hit "Wicked games", by Chris Isaak. The song has been covered by an enormous amount of artists and in a wide variety of styles. But last week, it was the turn of the lovely Danish singer Fallulah to release her version. The haunting lyrics are very well matched with a mysterious melody and Fallulah's captivating voice.

Cyprus | Ivi Adamou - "Ponane oi agapes"

BRAND NEW

Despite looking very mature, Ivi Adamou is only 19 years old. Born in Ayia Napa, in Cyprus, she firstly appeared to the public by participating in the Greek version of The X Factor. Afterwards, Ivi got better known around the rest of Europe when her "La la love" was one of the hits of Eurovision in 2012. Now, she has a new single, which is filled with Greek flavor.

Monday, August 19, 2013

The Charts Day #10 (part 2)

CHARTS

Nico & Vinz's "Am I wrong" was shown here on Sounds European! right after it was released. Now, it's a big hit in the Scandinavian region, currently being the second place of the Swedish charts – only behind the local Avicii (who is, by the way, leading almost everywhere in Europe this week).

The Charts Day #10 (part 1)

CHARTS

While the Belgian song "Papaoutai" still leads the French charts, in Belgium, there is no local in the first place. Who's topping there is the Dutch DJ Martin Garrix, and his most recent single, "Animals".

Sunday, August 18, 2013

United Kingdom | The Wanted - "We own the night"

BRAND NEW

After the success of "Walks like Rihanna" (covered by Sounds European! here), The Wanted have released the equally catchy "We own the night". This song is like those irresistible, anthemic British pop songs with an extra spice of dance beat. Absolutely wonderful!

Albania | Elhaida Dani - "Baciami e basta"

RECENT

It's not the first time Sounds European! presents Elhaida Dani's work. She is Albanian, but her career is taking place in Italy, where she was the winner of the first season of the reality show The Voice of Italy. Her most recent single, "Baciami e basta", is a typical Italian song, with powerful chorus and beautiful use of voice.